Residents have not ruled out legal action over handling of local postal services
North Sligo residents say they have not ruled out taking legal action over the way An Post has dealt with the closure of their post office. Local people claim that a decision on their submission to retain post office services in the Maugherow area was made before an independent assessor…
Obituaries, Wednesday 3rd October, 8am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Thomas Gilmartin, Sligo Vera Sheerin, Bundoran Marion Gregg, Belleek Sharon Walsh McCann, Tubbercurry Mary Meehan, Monea Phelim McGill, Ardara James Durneen, Lurganboy Margaret Blain, Bruckless Thomas (Tommy) Gilmartin, Teesan, Sligo and formerly of Church Hill Sligo. Funeral will arrive…
No indication as to when Enniscrone plebicite will take place
A West Sligo community is now as far away as ever from knowing when it can hold a plebiscite to change its name. The coastal village of Enniscrone had hoped to hold the plebiscite before the end of this year. It wants to change its official name from Inniscrone/Inishcrone, beginning…
Obituaries, Tuesday 2nd October, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Thomas Gilmartin, Sligo Vera Sheerin, Bundoran Marion Gregg, Belleek Sharon Walsh McCann, Tubbercurry Mary Meehan, Monea Phelim McGill, Ardara James Durneen, Lurganboy Thomas (Tommy) Gilmartin, Teesan, Sligo and formerly of Church Hill Sligo. Peacefully at…
Man whose son died in alcohol-related incident berates local TDs for objections to Alcohol Bill
David Higgins lost his life after jumping into the River Moy in Ballina in 2011 – an inquest found alcohol was a contributing factor into his suicide. His father, John, has since been campaigning on the issue of the availability of cheap alcohol, and says he’s horrified at the objections…
ICOS says rural depopulation and lack of services are among the issues the government has to address
Rural depopulation, lack of infrastructure and the new CAP are among the main points that one rural group will be highlighting at a Leinster House briefing tomorrow. ICOS or the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society will outline the points they think should be addressed to reduce costs and support businesses which…
Minister urged to intervene after Ballinfull Post Office appeal rejected 3 days before local residents’ submission
The residents of Magherow say they’re shocked at the decision of An Post’s Independent Assessor to reject appeals for Ballinfull Post Office to be kept open, after revelations that the rejection was made three days before the residents had actually made their submission to keep the facility. Deputy Marc MacSharry…